Cloud Engineer

*local candidates only, no c2c or sponsorship candidates will be considered at this time* Cloud Engineer Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) Employment Type: 12-Month Contract-to-Hire Compensation: Approximately \$60-\$65/hour Position Overview We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and applications in a Microsoft-centric environment. This individual contributor role will be responsible for deploying and managing workloads within Microsoft Azure, supporting Kubernetes environments, troubleshooting cloud-related issues, and assisting with escalated support requests across various Microsoft technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services, Kubernetes administration, CI/CD pipelines, and Microsoft enterprise technologies. This position requires someone who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across diverse environments. Key Responsibilities Deploy, manage, and maintain applications running in Kubernetes environments within Microsoft Azure. Configure and support Azure networking components, including connectivity, security, and infrastructure services. Troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related issues involving compute, networking, storage, and application services. Support multiple environments and projects while ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Develop, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Enterprise and related automation tools. Assist with escalated technical support issues involving Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365 and Intune. Monitor cloud infrastructure and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and improvement. Collaborate with internal teams to implement cloud best practices and operational standards. Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting processes. Required Qualifications Approximately 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure support. Strong experience with Microsoft Azure administration and troubleshooting. Hands‑on experience deploying and supporting Kubernetes environments. Experience configuring and managing Azure networking services. Working knowledge of GitHub Enterprise and CI/CD pipeline development. Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Intune environments. Understanding of cloud security, identity management, and infrastructure best practices. Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep). Familiarity with Azure monitoring and logging tools. Experience supporting enterprise‑scale cloud environments. Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr